Finally, Days Numbered for Illegal Hotels?

…According to Brandon Kielbasa, a housing specialist at Cooper Square Committee, the trend has only worsened. “Landlords benefit from creating turnover in buildings with rent stabilized units, so it’s a win-win for them,” he says. “Make a bunch of money on these illegal hotel units and chase out the long-term tenants to boot so they can make even more money all at the expense of the community.”…